Hello and welcome to Episode 290 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today's episode we are talking about why DIY HR might be holding you, your team and your business back.

As business owners we often think we need to figure all the things out for ourselves, but just like you take your car to a mechanic, and see your accountant for tax advice, HR is one of those areas where going it alone is not always the best approach.

When you rely on DIY HR, your team feels the gaps—uncertainty, confusion, no clear path forward. People leave more often when feedback isn’t consistent, or when their role feels vague. That’s lost momentum for your business.

On the business side, the financial cost of misclassification or non‑compliance isn’t just about fines—it’s about the time, resources, and stress it takes to clean up. And in a tight SME, that clean‑up eats into profit or growth that could’ve been reinvested.

As the owner, when you’re constantly firefighting HR, you can’t lead. Your energy goes to fixing issues, not setting direction. That’s when burnout sets in, and your capacity to steer the ship gets compromised.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Hello and welcome to Episode 289 of the People Powered Business Podcast.

Most small business owners are stuck doing HR in bits and pieces: a contract here, a policy there, some software that never really gets used. But at the end of the day, they’re still chasing staff, second-guessing decisions, and carrying all the pressure.

In this episode, I’ll share:

Why HR still feels hard, even when you think you’ve “ticked the boxes.”

Why expensive HR software isn’t the fix for small business teams.

The real missing piece that changes everything - a simple HR framework designed for small business.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “something” with HR but it’s still not working, this episode will show you what’s missing - and how to finally get it right. Feeling stuck? Email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au and let’s chat.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

HR Made Simple

HR Made Simple - The 6 Part System Every Small Business Needs Most small business owners waste time winging it or throw money at HR software they don’t need. Join me for this free webinar on the 23rd September where I’ll show you the simple HR system that stops the constant chasing, removes the second guessing and gives you confidence in every people decision - even if you're busy, overwhelmed and exhausted. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/simple

Hello and welcome to Episode 288 of the People Powered Business Podcast.

Running a business with a team is hard enough - and when it comes to HR, most small business owners admit they’re just “winging it.” A contract here, a policy there, figuring it out when problems pop up.

The trouble is, winging it only works for so long. Eventually, it costs you time, money, and stress, and leaves you stuck chasing your staff instead of leading them.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• Why winging it feels fine at first, but always backfires in the long run.
• The hidden costs you’re already paying (even if you don’t realise it).
• How “making it up as you go” keeps you stuck in the day-to-day.
• What to focus on instead if you want your team to step up.

If you’ve ever felt like HR in your business is messy, ad hoc, or just one more thing on your plate, this episode will show you why winging it isn’t the answer. Feeling stuck from winging it? Email me at hello@peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au and let’s chat.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

HR Made Simple

HR Made Simple - The 6 Part System Every Small Business Needs Most small business owners waste time winging it or throw money at HR software they don’t need. Join me for this free webinar on the 23rd September where I’ll show you the simple HR system that stops the constant chasing, removes the second guessing and gives you confidence in every people decision - even if you're busy, overwhelmed and exhausted. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/simple